Lot n° 152
Estimation :
150 - 200
EUR
NEVERS - Lot 152
NEVERS
Earthenware plate with contoured rim featuring patriotic polychrome decoration of a martial composition with flags at half-mast, a teddy bear and an axe surmounted by a rooster.
The symbolism of the rooster in revolutionary iconography is linked to warlike values and vigilance.
Late 18th century, revolutionary period.
D. 22.5 cm
Chips.
Bibliography :
BONNET, Collection de Louis HEITSCHEL, p.173, n°336.
MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.185, n°389.
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